Still/ The Neva Flows Reprise Animatic- ANASTASIA

[@louisaschirmacher7033]

Not so fun fact: I saw this on Broadway the day of Ramin Karimloo’s (Gleb’s) last performance. At the end, instead of dropping his gun, he dropped to the ground and held it up to his head, about to shoot, after struggling, he lowered his hand. I didn’t know if this happened at every performance, but it was breathtakingly scary. Thought I would share. Amazing animatic!!!

[@kerbabbles]

I' M S H OO K OH MY G O D THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING THIS HE C K

[@jojolerner113]

I also saw it on broadway and at my performance he dropped it, picked it up again and fumbled with it, only to drop it again. Ive been told that he changed things just a little bit at every performance to make them each unique and interesting :)

[@lxn5102]

Oh shit, really? My... the spanish version doesnt do it, he simply does the same than here, and also, Anya first acts scaried on the throne before she faces him. Spanish musical did a great job, but, even if their work was gorgerous, all the actors had black hair, the Romanov were all with tanned skin and black hair, except one of Anya's sisters, and also dimitry was blonde, the only loyal characters to Broadway were Empress Marie, Lily and Vlad the rest are totally different.

[@jennazannone8455]

i saw it and he lowered it slowly then almost pulled it up, put a finger the trigger with closed eyes, then dropped it and ran

[@dwaynetownsend5028]

When I saw it in it's final weeks, Ramin took the gun, pointed it straight into her chest, screamed his lines out, cocked the gun and Anya screamed "DO IT!!!! DO IT NOW!!!" The entire audience gasped in terror! It was TRULY AN CAPTIVATING MOMENT! The longest pause that was only for a few seconds, felt like hours! Tears rolled down my face... it felt so REAL!

[@descalante64]

I like of how when she approaches him in the reflection it shows her in her orphan outfit.

[@kerbabbles]

Y OO O O O O O I'M SO HAPPY YOU NOTICED (And Gleb is also in his military uniform in the mirror!!!) Thank you so mych!!

[@descalante64]

Babbles Babbles your welcome!

[@kendraa7013]

I'VE WATCHED THIS LIKE 500 TIMES AND I'VE NEVER NOTICED THAT BEFORE AND NOW I KEEP REWATCHING THAT ONE PART BECAUSE THE ATTENTION TO DETAIL IS A M A Z I N G

[@stufcstuff1644]

Im 100th like!!

[@khothuocsung1565]

Gleb's hatred is understandable. Nikolai II and Alexandra Feodorovna had committed many crimes against the Russian people (father and mother of Anya). But their children are not to blame. That caused his inner struggle.

[@Sergei_Ivanovich_Mosin]

They didn't but the execution of the Romanov family was done more in desperation than a planned event, they were likely being kept alive for political reasons in Yekaterinburg for a while (probably to eventually try them in Moscow more publicly) but the Czechoslovakian Legion (almost entirely by accident) was moving in on the city. The Bolsheviks were terrified that if the Legion found the Romanov's they would rescue them which would endanger the legitimacy of their government, so all of them were killed right then and there to make sure that couldn't happen.

[@wesleyjenkins4267]

​@@Sergei_Ivanovich_Mosin So the bolsheviks were total cowards

[@hey_itsme5]

that and being super in love with her

[@TheMaskedSiren]

What's sad is that they all thought they were going to be free the night they died

[@dollblooms]

100%, and it’s why the new musical kinda annoys me. It doesn’t show you any of the horrific things that the Tsars did to the common people of Russia, it only showed you the Romanovs’ execution by the Bolsheviks, and it depicted Soviet Russia as a place that was instantly way worse for everyone than the Russia ruled by the Tsars. It made the Bolsheviks look instantly unequivocally evil, when all that just wasn’t true at this point in time. The Romanovs were a family who thrived and loved life because they benefited from the sorrow and oppression of the working class. I know this is a tough concept for a lot of people, but if your oppressors do not want to grant you your basic human rights and dignity and equality, you have to rise up and take it or you will never have it. Gleb’s perspective is very valid and it’s in my opinion more correct than the Disney fantasy of Anastasia and Dmitry’s perspectives. And clearly, as we saw, the rich who survived, who weren’t killed, don’t even have it that bad in Paris. They just aren’t AS ostentatious as they used to be, that’s why they’re so sad and downtrodden. They believed they deserved their wealth and prosperity no matter who had to suffer and toil under oppression for it, they miss the days when they got to have whatever they wanted because they think they inherently deserved it! These are not the victims they try to present themselves to be. “Stay, I Pray You” is my favorite song in the show, and the context of it makes me roll my eyes. Boohoo, it’s so sad that all these rich and prosperous people have to go be rich and prosperous somewhere else after they all danced on the backs of the poor and suffering daily for generations. It sounds like it belongs in Fiddler on the Roof, which is an actual story of oppression under Communist Russia. It sounds like Anatevka, LOL. That’s a song in which an oppressed minority similarly pine and grieve their homes when they have to flee to avoid being killed just for existing, and the emotional impact is very much earned for that reason. I feel sad for Tevye and his community who have to flee their already meager homes with no clear future because they are Jews. I don’t feel sad for the Count and his contemporaries of bourgeois fucks and “intellectuals” who have to go to Paris and be a little less rich than before because they are rich. I feel nothing when he recognizes and kisses Anastasia’s hand. Their bond isn’t that of suffering oppression together or fighting injustice together, or even just living together as a community. Their bond is built off of their status that inflicted oppression onto others.

[@RatMaster01]

the pain in her voice when she yells " i am...THE GRAND DUTCHES ANastasia nikolaevna Romanov !" i actualy teared up in the eyes.

[@em01455]

It makes me sad that the version I saw from the National tour lacked all of that beautiful emotion.

[@azurzelle]

@Pitt udostępnia I'm curious, not being a Russian, I thought her prononciatin was right. What is it supposed to be? :)

[@grace5199]

@@azurzelle Ah-nah-stah-sia

[@travissperry4961]

yeah me too. i saw the traveling cast but still

[@BluePenguin200]

Not to mention she should say Romanova rather than just Romanov after her name and patronymic..

[@shaylaswanson3946]

I've always pictured Anya seeming not full on terrified in this song, but she's still scared and tries to put on a brave face. You've literally DESTROYED that mental image of my own with showing this version of Anya being a total badass and not even flinching and completely owning the fact that she has control of her own destiny, even with a dude aiming a gun at her. God bless you for this amazing visual.

[@kerbabbles]

Oh my gosh, thank you so so much!!

[@desireeloveros1055]

She's literally like "do it bro". Its exactly as I imagined it. Anya's a badass Edit: i saw the play. You were right. She fell back into a chair during all this and only got up to say "I am Anastasia". But i still take this as canon. Honestly her being utterly terrified during this characteristically makes sense during the whole play she was tramautized over witnessing her family's death. But I wanted this to be the moment when she realizes her strength and faces her fear head-on without doubts or regrets. Yes no one wants to die but to stare death in the face and not bat an eye is such a power move. Especially when the person doesn't actually want to kill you.

[@sentientmarshmallow4644]

Desiree Loveros my personal canon is that Anya wandered around Russia broken, traumatized, terrified, unsure of everything until she met Dimitri. She was described as a child as being a rambunctious prankster, a part of her she didn’t know. Dimitri through being irritating to her awoke that fighting spark inside of her and throughout the whole play we see her grow more confident becoming her old self. All that culminates in this one moment where she stares death in the face like she did all those years ago and does NOT back down. A real badass

[@Caroline28483]

@@sentientmarshmallow4644 I love that!

[@i_forgot_my_lunch7362]

The way at the end they both do something their fathers would never allow, especially after trying to claim themselves as them. Anastasia forgiving and Gleb not killing her

[@ccaffie1231]

Daddy issues: The Musical

[@red2802]

😂😂😂

[@yasminthespiritsinger7704]

HA-

[@moominholding]

No, that's the Percy Jackson Musical

[@ccaffie1231]

ok so 3 years later: ugggggh this amazing song deserved such a better comment than this...

[@marialuisavarriale9179]

HAAHHAHAHAH

[@Bffforeveryall]

Oh my god I can't help but feel bad for Gleb -when he says "what choice but simple duty" and looks just completely terrified -when he stands there covered in blood in his father's shadow -when the tear falls down his face at the end You did such a phenomenal job making both characters sympathetic and really displaying Gleb's absolute torment here. "Love is not what revolution's for" indeed!

[@kerbabbles]

Aaaaaa this makes my whole day!! Gleb is,,, honestly my favorite character in the musical. His character is so interesting to explore!! I'm so glad you enjoyed, and thank you so much!!

[@radiorebel8223]

Agree but small adjustment, I think it was civil duty.

[@tomm.ymacleod9347]

@@kerbabbles @Aubree Gray Like, I have a thing about characters' emotions and facial expressions, and this animatic captures them SO WeLl, I kinda just want to fanart the whole thing from beginning to end. And saaameee, Gleb has to be one of my favourite characters of all time, let alone in the musical. His depth and complexity are just **chef's kiss**.

[@khothuocsung1565]

Gleb's hatred is understandable. Nikolai II and Alexandra Feodorovna had committed many crimes against the Russian people (father and mother of Anya). But their children are not to blame. That caused his inner struggle.

[@lilywxjzu]

anyone : who are you my mind, immediately : I AM THE GRAND DUTCHESS-

[@thebirb1762]

SAME

[@ceres090]

1:57 this is my absolute favorite frame. I love how in the previous frame Anastasia's family and the ghosts of her past are standing behind her as defiant as she is, while Gleb's father in this frame is only shown from his shoulders down. Is he encouraging his son to continue his duties, or is he comforting a confused and desperate child? That's up to Gleb and the audience to decide.

[@tomm.ymacleod9347]

"...is he comforting a confused and desperate child?" You know, that got me right. In. The. Feels.

[@lovetolovefairytales]

Is it just me or do NONE of the songs from this show EVER get old? I can literally hear one whenever, even if I just listened to the soundtrack a zillion times this week, and get excited and sucked into it every time.

[@ebuscus567]

lovetolovefairytales yesssss same!

[@angelinavisser4369]

Same

[@merces0700]

YES! I spent last summer listening to it non stop! Have to do it again this summer! It's just too beautifully made and connects so well with the story!! Love it

[@Drunkonlollies]

EXACTLY. I listened to it a while ago and revisited recently expecting to find I’d grown weary of it (it happened with Hamilton unfortunately) but it was completely different. The music is just so good. Idk if it’s tastes or what, but I could definitely listen to it a hundred times and not get bored of it. (Also, their voices are like honey. SO BEAUTIFUL AND SWEET AND UGH. I fangirl with each listen through haha)

[@kayleerogers6043]

YES SO TRUE

[@nicolejacobson1788]

Anya really said “shoot me, this isnt my favorite dress”

[@BingQilin]

1:51 I love how this one shot makes the family look blindfolded (y'know because firing squad)

[@tomm.ymacleod9347]

Hooolly clock that's insaaaaane, I actually got chills looking back at that.

[@Sergei_Ivanovich_Mosin]

Though the Romanov's weren't killed by a formal firing squad, when the Czechs were approaching Yekaterinburg they panicked that they would rescue the Romanov's so they just ran into the cellar and started shooting, ironically the Czechs had no idea the Romanov's were even in the town.

[@agenttheater5]

Gleb: Look at my face and see the people of Russia. Look at my face and see the faces of the people your precious father failed to rule. See their suffering, see the cold, the hunger, the fear, the desperation millions lived every day while your family laughed and played and danced. See the fate of families who loved each other as much as your family loved each other, doomed to live lives of misery, doomed to die early. People who looked to your father for help and support and got nothing but a face in a portrait. But only when it's a family like yours that suffers does the world pay attention. Only when it's people like you that other weep and ask why? Does the rest of the world care when millions of ordinary people suffer and die? What gives your family a greater claim to pity and sympathy than the rest of us? Anastasia: We are all people. All of us, all over the world. All of us suffer. How many of us deserve it? Really deserve it?

[@karen8624]

Because we all know what humanitarians the Bolsheviks & Cheka were and how great the Russian people had it under Lenin, Trotsky and Stalin. The pot calling the kettle black.

[@agenttheater5]

@@karen8624 I never said they had it great under the Bolsheviks and I never said they did the right thing by killing the Romanovs. I'm just saying that they weren't the only ones who suffered in Russia and that there were a lot of things they could've done better. Dimitry said it best: 'New Regime, same empty stomachs.' People went hungry when the Romanovs were in charge and the same people went hungry when the Communists were in charge. Neither government had the right to let their people starve anymore than the soldiers had a right to shoot Nicholas and Alexandra's children simply because they were born with the name Romanov.

[@Sergei_Ivanovich_Mosin]

@@agenttheater5 To be fair the Romanov's weren't killed until the Czechoslovakian Legions rampage through Russia took them to Yekaterinburg, the Soviets were worried the Czechs intended to rescue the Tsar's family which would threaten the legitimacy of their extremely fragile at the time government, and were forced to take immediate action. Sadly it probably was the best call because the Czechs likely would have rescued the Romanov's if they could and they were going through Russia so hard and fast that it took Trotsky himself leading the worlds most powerful armoured train with hundreds of marksmen to finally stop their advance.

[@Rosa01010101]

@@Sergei_Ivanovich_Mosin nonsense excuses

[@Arushi701]

“The death of one is a tragedy, the deaths of millions is a statistic.” (Although the Bolsheviks killed millions too and maybe more in the Soviet times)

[@missyrox394]

The use of the mirrors thoooooo ... chilling and amazing. Really well done!!!

[@dangosandlemons]

It mirrors (haha) how the broadway version did it, where behind them both were what the Romanov’s family looked like when they were gonna be executed. It’s a real “Holy shit” moment

[@FlashPaw100]

I'm probably never going to be able to see the musical. I can't describe how different this painted Gleb to me. He's so much more human when you look at him, when his voice is strong almost the entire time.

[@waterlover4459]

God I still adore how you captured the sheer "You better kill me in one shot" energy she gives off

[@suzannerider9460]

Glen is a general in the Bolshevik army. He's the son of Stepan Vagonov ( who really existed). Stepan was involveid in the shooting of the Romanovs. In the play., I think that ( Gleb) is the equivalent of Stepan. He regrets what he did.and due to his past, he believes that he was doing the right thing. He falls in love with Anya without realising who she is. He is asked to kill Anya. He does try to kill Anya.but he can not bring himself to do it. A perfect example of a villain who lives long enough to be the hero.

[@butterflytaster5553]

Hands down, _the best_ Anastasia animatic I have ever seen. everything about it is just so good?? The style, the expressions, the imagery, the shots-- I kept waiting for the Romanovs to appear like they did in the musical, and I was not disappointed to see them in the mirrors-- plus Gleb seeing his own reflection covered in blood with his father standing behind him! _Chills._ I'm in love.

[@mikechicago6200]

Man you animated the conflicting and terror Gleb is experiencing wether to execute Anya and fufilled his misson and being like his father in his hands in the Romanovs deaths, or letting her go!

[@fidindingnemolovee]

the way he absolutely belts that second “ANYAAA!” gets me every single time i listen to it. like to the point that it’s the main reason i listen to this track so much. such passion, it’s just….🤤

[@Annwithnoplan]

THIS IS SO BONECHILLINGLY GOOD OH MY GOSH!!! The way you showed Gleb realizing his guilt and accepting that he couldn't do it was just STELLAR! And Anya was just so regal and poised even when facing death and I haven't seen many Anastasia animatics but this is so good!!! Good job!!!💞

[@kerbabbles]

E E E E T HANK YOU SO MYCH, little moments of characterization like that are always the most fun to work on and develop!! Thank you so so so much!!

[@DarthWill3]

I can imagine Rasputin being Gleb's master, urging him to pull the trigger. Kinda like when Palpatine told Anakin to finish off a disarmed Darth Tyranus. And then what happens? Detecting Gleb's weakness, Rasputin attacks with his reliquary and does everything himself. Whether it is Anya or Gleb who destroys the reliquary, that would be interesting to see.

[@birch_wood]

What I absolutely love is that throughout the film, Gleb falls in love with Anya which is why he let her go so many times. He knew who she was when he brought her in the first time "your eyes betray you". He's desperate for it not to be her and when he calls her name around 1:36 , its desperately. He's pleading with her to deny who she is so he won't have to kill her. "Love is not what revolution's for"

[@DarkWarrior076]

Well done! For me the most bone chilling moment was when she yells that she’s Anastasia on the dialogue accepting her fate right there! Superb! PS have you considered doing another one on “quartet of the ballet?” That one including are my two most fave songs from the musical.

[@kendraa7013]

I would be so happy if Babbles made Quartet at the Ball. The staging would be brilliant, since at the end all of them are singing different parts at the same time. NOW I'M ALL EXCITED

[@DarkWarrior076]

Right!? This musical is so intense!

[@tomm.ymacleod9347]

YES!!

[@aralisji]

I love how you changed the tone of the scene, Gleb is visibly more nervous about his decision and Anya is so determined and fierce! And there's so much happening in the reflections! I loved the bit where it shows Gleb all bloody and it freaks him out and then where there's Anya and Gleb looking like they did in Petersburg!!! The close up to Anya's hand! YOUR MIND!!!

[@farmgirl400]

2:13 This part is really intense and I love it, that she is telling Gleb of what she is and who she is born to be!

[@Anidoodles]

This is absolutely incredible omg

[@mclemosj]

Absolutely beautiful! There aren't that many animatics of this musical (which is a shame) and very few of this particular song which is one of my favs. I loved the expressions you used for their faces and body language. I also really likes the mirrors depicting different things than what was there in reality

[@kerbabbles]

GOD THA N K YOU this was so unbelievably fun to make, I’m so glad you enjoyed it!!

[@sleep5403]

1:55 is- Is that blood on him representing that he's in the same position as his dad? Oh my god I love this

[@teresadavina1815]

I LIKED THIS IMMEDIATELY AT 00:00

[@kaysodilla8855]

Teresa Davina same

[@RainyDoesNothing]

My school is preforming Anastasia in like… 2 weeks- But the guy playing Gleb is really good at his role. Yesterday we went through act two and at this scene Arthur (Gleb) yelled the last line instead of singing it and everyone stopped because it was so raw and filled with emotion. It threw our Anya off too and she nearly forgot her lines

[@sarraq8850]

Always glad to see an iconic musical get the attention it deserves!!! Also the ending legit made me shiver this was GREAT

[@Cjh137]

This animatic permanently changed my brain chemistry thanks very much

[@Levi_Not_Eli]

AAARGGGH I LOVE IT!!! I love how Anastasia is the one whose walking towards him and he’s the one backing up

[@thatponighoul]

This is stunning. The expressions, the character animation, and the mirror effects all give such a clear sense of the story, and what's at stake here. Brilliant job! ❤❤❤

[@kerbabbles]

OH G OS H THANK YOU (the mirror stuff was so so tricky I'm lau g h ing )

[@AJ-xd8fw]

holy fucking shit this is so good! the mirrors! teh reflecions! anya's family, gleb's memory, their reflections showing what happened in the past, the fucking inclusions of dialogue holy SHIT the VIBESSSS this fucks so hard it's so good oh my godddd 10/10 fucking incredible

[@nicolegoff2304]

I love this musical yet so few artists seem completely unaware of its existence. It's a pity because it's a great piece to make animatics of. I'm so happy I found you! Count me as a subscriber and fan! You are a great artist and I can't wait to see more from you! 😁

[@spacetea4537]

THIS IS AMAZING THANK YOU!!!!!!!

[@hannahgilley9461]

Blew me away😄👍

[@stegosaurus6654]

OMG IT'S SPACETEA

[@OrqinusOrca]

Goodness gracious I'm years late on this but HOLY SMOKES 1:47- 2:20 UNPARALLELED CHILLS ARE YOU KIDDING ME RN, Gleb's wavering resolve, Anya's growing confidence, THE VISAGES OF THEIR ANCESTORS/FATHER????? HELLO?????? I love this so much, thank you so so much for sharing this

[@kathrynb3632]

I just found this during a random Anastasia binge, but by god is this incredible!!! I got chills, your expression work is phenomenal. Thank you for sharing this wonderful piece!

[@voidfren]

I am LIVING for this art style this is AMAZING ??!!

[@kerbabbles]

AH GEEZ THANK YOU SO MUCH AA AA

[@xechidnax]

Let’s not get it twisted. The background Glen is from is clearly the working class and at the time, they had it very bad. Anya’s father was deliberately blinding himself to his people’s suffering and he paid the price. Whilst I’m on neither side, it was awful what happened to the children.

[@dancingparrots1774]

It’s Gleb not glen 😭😭😭

[@RatMaster01]

This is so beautiful ! Anastasia was such an amazing movie I grew up watching it. When the musical came out I was so happy.

[@sabyfrasou8284]

Are we not going to talk about the mirror effects?? 'Cause DAMN! So beautiful

[@no.noah.for.dinner9841]

When I saw this part in theaters (the Spanish version, guess where I'm from) I couldn't help but think that shit, we all are humans. We all have red blood running in our veins, we all had a first laugh and a first tear, we all have our own demons, as different as they can be, tormenting each one of us. The pride of ones makes de shame of others, and the vision of right and wrong may vary from the person at your side to the person opposite in the room. But still, we hope for a tomorrow, we regret yesterday, we have fears and doubts, and talents and insecurities. We are the same in different ways, and that is something to celebrate. Man, even though I am depressed, sometimes I really thank the world I live in for just existing. If you read this far, thanks ;)

[@colemarie46]

The amount of emotion you’ve portrayed in this is astounding. I’ve watched it three times in a row and each time I’ve forgotten to breathe because I was so caught up in the moment. The use of the family is amazing and the way you’ve shown them switching places in terms of the ground they gain... it’s really just unbelievably well done. A million kudos!

[@Molly-hy4pb]

honestly i saw this on broadway and i think i got more chills watching this just now

[@turtlemecha3049]

oh my god.....when the chorus sets in.....POWERFUL....you display Anatasia's honor, the tradegy that her family brought, gleb's fatehwlr;kam geflsg

[@jemila1699]

I love this so much! The way Ramin Karimloo sing's "Anya!" and when Christy sings "In me you see them, look at their faces in mine! Hear their screams, imagine their terror, hear their blood!" God! I love it! Wish I could fly to American just to see this musical! This is one of my favourite songs along with "In A Crowd of Thousands"! Post more!! The animation is beautiful and basically matches what I imagined! Honest goosebumps!

[@kendraa7013]

Okay, this is so amazing!! Your facial expressions, movement, everything is so beautiful!! (edit) I'm pretty sure I've broken the replay button. Anastasia just looks so regal, and that moment when her face sets as she's coming to terms with her impending death is just so moving to me. This whole animatic is just brilliant and I literally cannot stop rewatching it But I have to ask, where did you get the dialogue lines from? Is there a live action Anastasia movie or something that I've missed?

[@kendraa7013]

Wait a minute! Did you manage to get dialogue from the musical? Because I've been dying to find it anywhere since I can't afford a ticket, and I've come up empty

[@mclemosj]

Kendy A I don't know if she did this, but I know another animatic of this song also had the dialogue, so she may have gotten it from there. There was even some more than what was in this video.

[@kendraa7013]

Yeah, I just saw that animatic literallly 5 minutes ago. I THINK IM OBSSESSED

[@mclemosj]

Litterally, same tho

[@kerbabbles]

Oh my gosh thank you!!! And oh!! There’s a video of this song from one of the previews at Hartford that had the dialogue! And I actually did get the inspiration to do it from that amazing animatic!

[@rosestrife1498]

You guys do not understand how excited I am to see this shit

[@mikechicago6200]

Applause for this and how well you convey the characters pain and anguish in this intense scene with Gleb and Anya!

[@laelapop]

This video gave me actual chills. I've never heard the audio clips before and you really capture the emotion of the song and characters so well.

[@julieshez398]

That was the most frightening dramatic moment ever between the two of them , the actor and the actress were very talented at this Broadway musical.

[@raynesperyll4873]

You are KILLING it with these facial expressions and the choreography! I love everything about this. Thank you for putting your talents and time into making this work of art!

[@ashtenwall4657]

WHY DOES THIS NOT HAVE MILLIONS OF VIEWS?

[@simplesimple8203]

Wow. This was amazing. The actions, expressions, facial expressions everything. I especially loved the mirror scene with gleb that was pretty powerful. And so was his reflection mimicking him along with Anastasias too. With the music that mirror scene is so powerful its a moment you want to capture. MMMMM "goodshit". Anyway, I can tell you were really passionate about this and it truly shows in your work. Figured you deserved some praise and a compliment. 👍 P.S. Thx for making this.

[@mikechicago6200]

Man this is quite a epic confrontation sequance.

[@yena337]

I LOVE THIS SO MUCH 😍 I need more Animatics for Anastasia- really happy this one was made, especially since this is one of my favorite songs in the musical 💖💖

[@ceres090]

0:07 This face is so perfect!

[@lc3207]

Absolutely captivating and heart-wrenching. Thank you for this! I haven't seen the musical - I've only been able to enjoy the soundtrack - so I had no idea how this scene played out and was resolved. I assumed Dimitri came to save the day, but I'm so glad Anya stood her ground to the point that it unnerved Gleb and he ended up surrendering to compassion.

[@jenniferkuo5412]

I got goosebumps when the ghosts appeared as the music rose. Beautiful job!

[@kaiad6786]

The fact that she places a hand on his back. That is a remarkable move.

[@Niqhtmusic]

Gleb: I wanna kill you! *sings a whole entire song* Anya: Nana! They’res a crazy guy trying to kill me! Gleb: *still singing* Anya: Nana, call the guards! Gleb: *dies cuz he was singing*

[@rosscore9713]

I can not even begin to tell you how much I actually *l o v e* this animatic. The attention to detail is incredible, the way they move and speak seems so effortless with the music, and oh my god the facial expressions are simply amazing! The way you use the surroundings like the mirror to convey inner struggles and confidence of the characters is amazing, and even when we can’t see the faces of the characters their body alone conveys so much emotion it’s magical! This is by far my favorite animatic if the Anastasia soundtrack and you deserve way more recognition for this incredible animatic!

[@crispychipsy1509]

I love how expressive and fluent your art is! The style is amazing and you do so well portraying their emotions!!! God job!!

[@bairklos836]

The animation, the drawings, perfectly encapsulates the rawness of this scene. I LOVE IT.

[@guacamolegoddess1342]

First show that made me cry. This was that song. *Someone’s cutting onions in my room*

[@emilyhawkins7972]

I love the way you used in the mirror to reflect the past... But I would like to know who is the different person in the reflection while Anastasia was walking toward Gleb?? Was it her? Her mother? Or her grandmother? Anyways you did an amazing job and the best Broadway animatic ever!!! I really want to see one of the firebringer from Starkid Productions!

[@blossomoranges]

Emily Hawkins I believe the reflection was of Anya in her outfit at the beginning of the musical!

[@miszadzyberti532]

I’ve had a chill run down my spine when I watched it, I think I broke the replay button. Absolutely amazing.

[@stegosaurus6654]

Y'know I really like this art style like a lot. It's nice and simplistic but still carries so much emotion and the proportions. I wish I could draw like that.

[@asyrdal4059]

Wow. This makes this already painful song sO MUCH WORSE IN THE BEST WAY POSSIBLE This is *INCREDIBLE* EDIT: I can't stop replaying 1:33-1:40!!! The way you used the mirror is so clever, and I just can't even with these foreshadows and stuff!!!!!!!!!!!

[@moxiepseudonym6297]

i got chills during the part where the romanov children appeared in the mirror. this animatic is incredible!

[@CrazyFangirlReviews]

Jesus I got tears at 1:50 at the sight of the ghosts 😭 this is just so perfect!

[@Jacob-du5if]

i played the horn part in this ugh there are few more satisfying feelings than the hit in "we have a past to bury ANYAAAAAAAA" like damn legit almost creamed my pants in the pit every dam night

[@JonnyHenri]

I AM THE GRAND DUCHESS ANASTASIA NIKOLAEVNA ROMANOV. Fucking CHILLS.

[@ivydignity6894]

AAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHH!! ARE YOU KIDDING ME???!! THIS IS AMAZING!!! The emotion, the frames. This is simply awe-inspiring. I cannot believe I haven't seen this until now. Thank you for making this beauty

[@Aquamarine560]

Bruh this is amazing, I got chills! I love the way you used the mirrors and their expressions were so compelling omg!!!! It makes me wish for a movie version of the musical!!!

[@silverstarlightproductions1292]

Very well done! I like that you included the soundbit from the play. I really wish they had put on the sound track. Such a powerful moment! Great job!

[@kcrrig]

i actually cried watching this was such a gorgeous display of such a gorgeous reprise!!!!

[@kerbabbles]

Oh my goodness, you're too kind!!! Thank you so much!! I'm so happy you enjoyed it!

[@twig1213]

My high-school put on this play, and it was absolutely beautiful.

[@auzpayeur8229]

...Okay. Okay, wait. Hold on. This was in my recommended, so I don't know all the context. Bear with me. Did they...did they write out Rasputin and make a new antagonist for the stage musical?

[@zealouszombie5658]

Auz Payeur, yup! Gleb is a superb villain btw you should really check out the musical, I personally prefer it to the movie. It's a bit more mature.

[@Wander85942]

Auz Payeur yes it’s still a fairy tale in context but it’s shows what became of a Russia after the revolution. It’s still good though beautifully done

[@ClementsDan04]

Yes. They took out Rasputin and all the supernatural stuff, and gave the Bolsheviks a greater role. Gleb is the main antagonist. He's disturbingly proud of his late father who was one of the soldiers who massacred the Romanov family.

[@mimidevaroux3217]

Glen Botkin? The son of the doctor who followed the Romanovs all the way to Ekaterinburg?

[@jocelynbogart1587]

They made it more historically accurate! I prefer the musical even though I loved the movie as a kid. there's just so much more depth to all of the characters.

[@xcartooncarro]

this is absolutely fantastic!!! i loved their relationship it was so intense and i was hoping to god someone did an animatic to this song and then you make such a gorgeous one its amazing

[@bakabaka8235]

1:35 I’m guessing the girl with ribbons in her hair is Maria, Olga is the girl close to the back with her parents and the girl Tatiana is the one sitting down next to Alexei. Please tell me if I’m wrong 😅

[@sentientmarshmallow4644]

I’ve watched this video so many times and come back to it every month or so. Every single time chills. It’s so incredibly powerful and well done.

[@lobamonster4766]

I JUST CRIED SO MANY HAPOY TEARS WATCHING THIS!! AND SHE DIDNT EVEN CARE IF THE GUN WAS POINTING AT HER. SHE STILL WALKED 💚💚💚💚

[@SøsterBlæk]

This is amazing. So much expression! I love the apparition of the Romanov family in the mirror. Will watch many times :)

[@JeisyTharinz]

I LOVE THIS I LOVE THE BROADWAY SHOW AND I LOVE THIS IT SOO BEAUTIFUL YOU CAN FEEL THE PAIN IN ANASTASIA'S VOICE WHEN SHE INTRODUCED THAT SHE WAS THE GRAND DUCHESS

[@little.prince]

WHAT A FUCKING CHAMP- THE ART THE MOVEMENT THE CAMERA PLACEMENT THE EXPRESSIONS HOLY- CONGRATULATIONS!!!

[@kimberlycolors7807]

I'm freaking out. Like, this is too beautiful for me to process.

[@rubygln4696]

I’ve been obsessed with this musical! I love seeing animation for it! ❤️

[@rainbowdashfilms1895]

This is incrideble! all of this just amazing! And the song is so powerful. I cant belive i have not listened to the anastaia musical soundtrack. I defintly will now. This anamatic is just incredible! The movements and exspression are amazing! The whole thing is stunning and incredible! You have defintly earned a subscriber

[@stella-hg7gl]

THIS IS SO GOOD!!!!!!!!!! THE SHOTS ARE SO DYNAMIC AND THE STYLE IS REALLY REALLY GOOD!!!

[@juliagibson3816]

Beautiful animatic! The use of the mirror was especially great. And the gun trembling at the end!! Oh I got chills! Awesome work.

[@madivandoren]

Thus is so amazing! Very well done!

[@kerbabbles]

Aaaa thank you so so much!!

[@cassidyfrehner9149]

We love an animatic thats just as powerful as the play and can bring me to tears 👏👏👏👏👏

[@Kataclysmic31]

Holy intensity! This was absolutely stunning! I totally got choked up and teary-eyed. ❤️

[@tollefjacobsen281]

This had a very dark twist, with their expressions and all. Unusual. I LOVE IT❤️❤️

[@LeafyGamingASMR]

Hands down, my favorite and probably the best part of this production